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Standard Cited: 19260305 C Jacks-lever and ratchet, screw, and hydraulic.
Inspection Nr: 307577809
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/28/2006 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/13/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 09/28/2006 | $5,000.00 | 09/28/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/13/2006 | $5,000.00 | 08/28/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to possible crushing hazards: On or about 05/26/06, the employer failed to ensure that jacks were firmly supported at the base in such a manner that they could not shift under the load. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement include; 1) Leveling the ground on which the jacks are placed, 2) Placing blocking under the jacks to prevent sinking and tipping of the jacks.